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C2-Ceramide

Also known as N-acetylsphingosine, N-Acetyl-D-sphingosine, N-((1S,2R,3E)-2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl)acetamide

CAS 3102-57-6Formula C20H39NO3Molar mass 341.54 g/mol
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C2-Ceramide chemical structure, C20H39NO3, CAS 3102-57-6
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
3102-57-6
Formula
C20H39NO3
Molar mass
341.54 g/mol
HS code
292419
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is C2-Ceramide?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

N-acetylsphingosine is a N-acylsphingosine that has an acetamido group at position 2.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
N-[(E,2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]acetamide
CAS number
3102-57-6 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 195194-58-2
Molecular formula
C20H39NO3
UNII
8YTC7R47CW
MDL number
MFCD00153903
InChIKey
BLTCBVOJNNKFKC-QUDYQQOWSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H39NO3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-20(24)19(17-22)21-18(2)23/h15-16,19-20,22,24H,3-14,17H2,1-2H3,(H,21,23)/b16-15+/t19-,20+/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCC=CC(O)C(CO)NC(C)=O
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C/[C@H]([C@H](CO)NC(=O)C)O

Synonyms

  • N-acetylsphingosine
  • N-Acetyl-D-sphingosine
  • N-((1S,2R,3E)-2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl)acetamide
  • C2 ceramide
  • N-acetoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
  • C2 Ceramide (d18:1/2:0)
  • N-(acetyl)-sphing-4-enine
  • N-acetyl-D-erythro-sphingosine
  • D-erythro-C2-Ceramide
  • N-[(E,2S,3R)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]acetamide
  • Acetyl ceramide
  • Cer(d18:1/2:0)
  • N-[(2S,3R,4E)-1,3-dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl]acetamide
  • Acetamide, N-(2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl)-, (R-(R*,S*-(E)))-
  • N-((2S,3R,E)-1,3-Dihydroxyoctadec-4-en-2-yl)acetamide
  • N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl]acetamide
  • C2ceramide
  • Acetamide, N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-, [R-[R*,S*-(E)]]-
  • C-2 Ceramide
  • C2-cer
  • N-(acetyl)-ceramide
  • D-erythro-N-Acetylsphingosine
  • Cer 20:1, O2
  • N-Acetyl-c18-sphingosine
  • HSCI1_000073
Show all 33 synonyms
  • D-erythro-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-acetamido-trans-4-octadecene
  • C2 Ceramide (d18:1/2:0), N-acetoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine, powder
  • N-[(E,1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)heptadec-3-enyl]acetamide
  • acetamide, N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-
  • Acetamide, N-((1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecen-1-yl)-
  • Acetamide, N-[(1S,2R,3E)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]- (9CI)
  • Acetamide, N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-heptadecenyl]-, (E)-D-erythro- (8CI)
  • C2-ceramide, N-(acetyl)-ceramide, N-(acetyl)-ceramide, N-acetylsphingosine, Cer

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
341.54 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
341.293 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.1calc.
Topological polar surface area
69.56 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
16calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.85calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Pharmacological actions

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code C2-Ceramide is traded under.

HS 2924.19Indicative HS code

Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other

World exports in 2024
$2.38B
−1.7% vs 2023, imports $2.22B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China34.7%
  2. Germany12.5%
  3. India * partner reported6.8%
Top importers
  1. United States17.5%
  2. Germany8.8%
  3. India * partner reported6.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for C2-Ceramide is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about C2-Ceramide, based on the data on this page

What is C2-Ceramide?

N-acetylsphingosine is a N-acylsphingosine that has an acetamido group at position 2.

What is the CAS number of C2-Ceramide?

The CAS registry number of C2-Ceramide is 3102-57-6. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 195194-58-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of C2-Ceramide?

The molecular formula of C2-Ceramide is C20H39NO3 and its molar mass is 341.54 g/mol.

What is C2-Ceramide used for?

Known uses and roles of C2-Ceramide include building blocks in research and laboratory, biochemical and pharmacological tools in research and laboratory, enzyme inhibitors and platelet aggregation inhibitors.

Is C2-Ceramide hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for C2-Ceramide is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of C2-Ceramide?

C2-Ceramide is usually classified under HS code 292419 (Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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